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Microsoft is funding a bet on mud: Inside the race to rewet 23 square miles of North Carolina peat before it dries out and burns

North Carolina's peatlands, vital carbon stores, are being restored by Pantheon Regeneration. These ancient ecosystems hold twice the carbon of all Earth's forests combined. Draining these lands releases significant greenhouse gases into the atmosphere annually. Pantheon plans to sell carbon credits to fund permanent peatland conservation efforts. This initiative aims…

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Late Season Extreme Heat Warnings Stretch from Arizona to Arkansas with Heat Index Above One Hundred Ten

Extreme Heat Warnings run into Sept. 11 across the Southwest and southern Plains. Here is who faces the highest risk and what to watch for.

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No trees, no completion certificate: NHAI mandates 80% plantation and 90% sapling survival along National Highways

National Highways Authority of India mandates 80 percent plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum ninety percent sapling survival rate is now required during maintenance. Financial withholdings will enforce plantation completion until targets are achieved. This ensures plantation obligations are not overlooked during project certification. The authority seeks expert assistance…

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In 2022, Texas homeowner installs a $48,000 solar system. Four years later, he ended up with a $7,000 negative electric balance

A Texas homeowner has amassed a significant negative electric account balance thanks to an expansive solar system paired with a unique free-nights electricity plan and referral bonuses. After investing $48,000, the homeowner's 23.2-kilowatt system paid for itself, showcasing the complexities of solar economics. It emphasizes that potential solar users should…

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Travel firm ads banned over misleading ‘eco’ hotel claims

Thomas Cook, loveholidays and DialAFlight ads all broke advertising rules by using terms such as ‘Eco Resort’, ‘Eco Hotel’ and ‘eco-conscious resort’.

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Picking up garbage less often could help Canadians recycle more

Canada produces an enormous amount of waste. In 2020, total solid waste across the country hit 36 million tonnes.

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IRS Raises Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit to 3.1 Cents Per Kilowatt-Hour for 2026

Clean electricity producers may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to 3.1 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2026 after the IRS published its annual inflation adjustment for the Clean Electricity Production Credit. The IRS announced the updated amounts in a Federal Register notice published September 4. The credit, established…

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A California ranch was marked for a 403-acre quarry; after 10,000 objections, a land trust paid $23 million to stop development

A vast stretch of California ranchland once faced the prospect of becoming an industrial mining site, with a proposed 403-acre quarry threatening grasslands, oak woodland, waterways and a landscape held sacred by the ‘Amah Mutsun Tribal Band.’ The development plan triggered years of opposition, finally drawing more than 10,000 public…

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Brazil planted vast eucalyptus forests for pulp; 45 years later scientists found groundwater had fallen by 4.5 metres

In Brazil, extensive eucalyptus plantations are triggering alarms regarding water supply. Groundwater levels in Minas Gerais have noticeably dropped over decades, prompting local populations to voice their struggles with diminishing stream flows and reduced water access. The prevalence of these monocultures disrupts local ecosystems and water retention. Brazil's situation underscores…

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In 2025, Nebraska put two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road; it became the state’s first recycled-plastic road

Nebraska put the equivalent of two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road in 2025, creating the state’s first recycled-plastic road. The project in South Sioux City blended recycled plastic with asphalt and reclaimed pavement. Researchers will track how the road handles traffic, cracking, moisture and Nebraska’s changing weather. The…

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In 1990, New York City began recycling waste glass into street pavement. 5 years later, the city had reused 250,000 tons of glass in resurfacing projects across the city

New York City pioneered waste glass use in road construction between 1990 and 1995. Research examined crushed glass as an asphalt aggregate substitute since the late 1960s. Properly sized glass enhances pavement stability and friction, offering benefits. However, particle size and percentage limits address potential issues like stripping and glare.

The Economic Times

A Berkeley Lab study compared two Fresno homes for a year; the reflective tile roof ran 13.8°C cooler on a summer day, cut cooling electricity by 26%, and peak demand by 37%

In Fresno, California, a comparative analysis of two houses revealed the advantages of reflective tile roofing. The home adorned with this roofing material utilized considerably less electricity for cooling and achieved a thirty-seven percent reduction in peak hour energy consumption. Annually, the reflective roof led to a savings of twenty…

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New York is building a $21.2 million bridge with recycled glass, 106 tons of waste will become part of the concrete

A bridge project in New York is pioneering the use of recycled glass in its concrete mix. This groundbreaking technique not only keeps waste out of landfills but also leads to a noteworthy reduction in carbon emissions. KLAW Industries has created this technology, converting unused glass into a sustainable cement…

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Plug-In Hybrids Have An Emissions Problem. Carmakers Want To Delay The Fix

The EU says PHEVs emit six times more CO2 than official claims, yet automakers want to block a rule change that would bring those ratings closer to reality.

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At California’s McCormick and Baxter Superfund site, a pilot study used hybrid poplars to treat polluted groundwater; runoff from the planted system held 99% less contamination

Poplar trees are playing a key role in detoxifying polluted groundwater at a previous industrial site. Through this innovative pilot project, there has been a remarkable decrease in water runoff pollutants. These trees utilize their intricate root systems and specialized enzymes to break down contaminants, presenting a cost-effective alternative to…

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At Iowa's Neal Smith Refuge, turning just 10% of cropland into prairie strips cut sediment loss by 95%, phosphorus runoff by 90%, and total nitrogen loss by about 85%

Native prairie strips can play a crucial role in reducing agricultural runoff, which has significant environmental implications. By preventing sediment and nutrient loss from farmland, these strips contribute positively to addressing the dead zone issue in the Gulf of Mexico. Moreover, farmers can adopt this practice with limited land alteration…

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Why does Southeast Asia keep breathing the same haze — and can ASEAN do more to stop it?

Southeast Asia has spent decades trying to tackle haze from forest fires. Yet every few years, the region finds itself breathing it again.. The transboundary environmental problem has become a recurrent phenomenon in the region.

The Economic Times

Los Angeles recycled old street asphalt with microwaves instead of buying virgin paving material; over 800,000 tons were avoided over 5 years, saving approximately $8 million

Los Angeles has pioneered a groundbreaking method for recycling old asphalt pavement through microwave technology. This inventive technique not only minimizes waste but also leads to significant financial savings. Over 800,000 tons of virgin pavement were conserved, alongside millions of dollars. The process effectively repurposed reclaimed asphalt pavement into new…

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Northern Lights May Be Visible Across 11 US States Before Dawn Tuesday as NOAA Watches Possible G1 Storm

The northern lights may be visible in 11 US states due to solar activity, with NOAA predicting minor geomagnetic storms. Viewing depends on clear skies and solar wind conditions.

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In 2011, Colorado linked 90% of Lower Gunnison River selenium pollution to farming. 11 years later, farm work cut selenium by 50%, helping the river meet standards today

For years, selenium from irrigated farmland posed a challenge for Colorado’s Lower Gunnison River. Irrigation can mobilize naturally occurring selenium from shale-rich soils and carry it into waterways. Efforts to improve irrigation and reduce selenium runoff began changing that picture. By 2019, the river’s selenium load at Whitewater had fallen…

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In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's why

Trump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in California as well as Florida, where the federal government has not allowed drilling since 1995 because of concerns about oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Pesticides cause 400 million farmer poisoning cases a year, study finds

Nearly half the world's farmers get poisoned with pesticides annually, while global pesticide use continues to rise, a study finds.

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Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birds

BirdReturns pays farmers to flood fields, creating vital temporary wetlands for migrating birds. This initiative helps birds and also replenishes groundwater supplies in California. The program uses technology to identify optimal times and locations for habitat creation. Similar managed flooding projects are being studied in the Mississippi Delta region. These…

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Gas from the Beetaloo Basin will only pour fuel on the climate change fire

Gas is now flowing from the Beetaloo Basin, a vast fossil fuel project roughly 500 kilometres southeast of Darwin in the Northern Territory.

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That Expensive Bagged Mulch May Be Sitting in Your Yard for Free

The mulch aisle at the garden center has a way of making ordinary tree debris look like a luxury product. Meanwhile, the leaves scattered across your lawn and the pile of small branches near the shed may already provide much of what those bags promise: moisture retention, weed suppression, temperature…

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